New Solar Energy Technology Can Create Steam Without Even Having To Boil Water
A revolutionary new way to create steam simply by using sunlight, has been discovered by researchers. The method is able to bring an entire container of fluid to boiling point, even a container of icy cold water.
The new method has many potentially very useful applications. These include the creation of very inexpensive and compact devices that can purify water, the sterilization of medical equipment, sewage treatment, and more energy-efficient alcohol distillation.
“This research opens up a revolutionary new application of nanoparticles in solar energy,” said Paul Weiss, Ph.D., editor-in-chief of ACS Nano , the journal in which the new study was published. “The authors show that sunlight can be used to create steam with virtually no wasteful heating of the surrounding liquid. The potential societal benefits are staggering. They include more energy-efficient distillation of alcohol, a new and highly practical strategy for desalination and water purification and compact solar-driven sources of steam for sterilization and sanitation in resource-poor locations,” said Weiss.
GLOBAL MARKETS, TRENDS AND PRACTICAL EXPERTISE PRESENTED AT THE INTERSOLAR CHINA CONFERENCE 2012
In Beijing from December 11–13, 2012, industry experts discuss trends and technologies from across the global solar industry, focusing chiefly on the development of the Chinese solar sector
SIX LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS WENT SOLAR THIS SUMMER
Cape Fear Solar Systems Is Empowering Local Communities With Solar
Maricopa County Approves SolarReserve's 150 Megawatt Arizona Solar Energy Project
Company achieves permitting milestone for its proposed Maricopa County solar thermal project; Project will utilize innovative molten salt energy storage solution
Plug Power's $2.5 Million DOE Award Will Expedite Fuel Cell Commercialization Outside of Material Handling
Existing Customers Seek Expanded Use of Hydrogen
Learning curve proving steep for the Indian CSP industry
Phase 1 of the National Solar Mission aimed to provide India with a learning curve for its first steps into CSP, with recent developments suggesting that there are many lessons to take into the next phase.
Webinar – The Future of CSP in South Africa
The impact of Rounds I and II of South Africa's renewable energy independent power producer programme(REIPPP) and the key challenges faced when proving CSP's bankability and optimizing grid infrastructure, will be placed under the spotlight during CSP Today's eagerly anticipated free webinar on Wedn
Clenergy launches its most advanced solar simulator, the PV-ezDesign
Clenergy presents the most complete online program for precise PV system planning -- PV-ezDesign. The design tool boats a satellite interface with Google Maps that enables it to provide a comprehensive real-world overview of locations and their environmental parameters.
ET Solar Supplies PV Modules to a 1000-Volt Utility Project in Colorado
San Francisco ,USA, Nov.20, 2012 -- ET Solar Group Corp. ("ET Solar"), a leading solar one-stop solution provider, today announces a supply agreement of more than 7600 300W PV modules to a 2.3 MW project in Colorado, USA.
Alpha Energy Releases New Enclosure for Solar Power Market
Alpha Energy, leading developer of turn-key renewable energy systems, introduces a newly designed outdoor enclosure to provide robust protection for critical renewable energy power components located in harsh, storm-prone environments.
Morgan Thermal Ceramics' new FireMaster® Marine Plus Blanket fire insulation provides up to 30 perce
Compared to standard FireMaster® blanket and traditional mineral fiber fire insulation products, its weight savings makes it ideal for achieving improved fuel efficiency, faster speed, or even increasing available cargo capacity. Morgan Thermal Ceramics is a world leader in the design and manufactur
IDT Wins EDN China 2012 Innovation Award for Smart Grid Single-Phase Power Metering SoC
IDT Product also Recognized as 2012 Elektra Awards Finalist for Highly-integrated Smart Grid Energy Metering Solution Offering the Widest Dynamic Range
Apricus Inc. Relocates North American Corporate Headquarters
Growing Solar Thermal Manufacturer Moves to North Haven, Conn.
Semprius to Supply Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne with High-Concentration Photovoltaic Modules for Department of Defense
200 kilowatt system will be installed at Edwards Air Force Base in 2013
OutBack Power Selected by AlwaysOn as a GoingGreen Silicon Valley Global 200 Winner
Recognized for creating innovations in green technology
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LG Solar Unveils NeON R with Enhanced Aesthetics and Energy Savings
The NeON R module features "Back Contact" cell technology delivering an entirely black panel that is aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient. The cell's seamless, surface blends perfectly into nearly all rooftop designs while the module's electrodes are positioned on the rear of the cell. Using LG's N-type cell structure, the panels produce 365W of energy, up to 7.3kWp, compared to 5.8kWp of the p-type cell. The module's new design minimizes LID, thereby delivering a longer lifespan and increased energy output.
